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Hurricane Irene Continues To Weaken (2:00 pm EDT 8/26/2011)

Hurricane Irene continues to weaken near the eastern coast of the United States.  The waters it is over, currently, are slightly cooler than they were about 12 hours ago.  This, along with some moderate mid-level shearing, is what has caused … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update (11:00 pm EDT 8/25/2011)

Over the past few hours, Hurricane Irene’s minimum central pressure has dropped a bit (from 947mb to 942mb) and therefore has strengthened a little bit. Maximum sustained winds are still at 115 mph, but I expect them to pick up … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update (0600 UTC 8/24/2011)

Hurricane Irene has weakened slightly in the past 12-24 hours due to the mountains of Hispaniola.  Currently, Irene is already showing signs of strengthening, with a visible eye that can be seen on satellite (above).  Pressure is beginning to drop as it moves … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update (1800 UTC 8/23/2011)

Irene remains a Category 2 hurricane.  Movement is west-northwest at around 10 mph.  Hurricane Irene may become a major hurricane (Category 3) as early as late tonight or early tomorrow morning.  People living on the entire east and northeast coast … Continue reading

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Irene, First Hurricane In The 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Irene is the first hurricane in the 2011 Atlantic Hurricane Season.  Here is the very latest on Irene as of 7:00 am AST: LOCATION…18.8N 66.8W ABOUT 55 MI…90 KM WNW OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO ABOUT 105 MI…165 KM E … Continue reading

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